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April 6, 2021
 
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Viewpoint: Psychedelic Drugs to Treat Pain in Workers' Compensation Cases?

Medical science has moved forward by leaps and bounds in recent years, and yet for too many injured workers, their initial work-related...
 

CNA Central, CNA Surety Now Back Online; Work on Other Portals Continues

CNA Insurance said it continues to make progress in restoring its operations following a March 21 cyber attack. Today it announced that...
 

Supreme Court Sides With Google in Software Copyright Battle Against Oracle

The U.S. Supreme Court handed Alphabet Inc.'s Google a major victory on Monday, ruling that its use of Oracle Corp.'s software code to...
 

First Quarter Activity Signals Record Insurance Carrier M&A Deals Ahead in 2021: S&P

Insurance carrier mergers and acquisitions could reach historic levels in 2021 based on early indications from a robust first quarter,...
 

Amazon's Firing of 2 Critics Was lllegal, Rules National Labor Board

Amazon.com Inc. illegally fired two employees who advocated for better working conditions during the pandemic, the U.S. National Labor...
 

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeals on Workplace Religious Bias

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a chance to further expand religious rights, turning away two cases in which employees...
 

People Moves: AIG Names BlackRock's Wade as Digital Chief; Great American Promotes DeSoto; AXIS Adds to Cyber; Cover Genius Adds Execs

American International Group announced that Claude E. Wade will join the company in the second quarter of 2021 in the newly created role,...
 
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3 Ways Insurtech Can Help Agents Thrive in 2021 and Beyond

What if the COVID-19 pandemic had struck in 1980 instead of 2020? Without widespread internet connectivity, cloud software and video...
 
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Pandemic Risk: Finding the Opportunity in Liability

Liability insurers frequently use exclusions to help address emerging risks that are viewed as unpredictable,...
 
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East

 

Insurers Beware: Potential Impacts of New York's Cyber Insurance Risk Framework

New York remains extremely active in the cybersecurity and data protection arena. During its current legislative session, New York is...
 

People Moves: Community Mutual's Galfetti, Ryan Promoted; Adwani Joins Risman

Community Mutual Insurance Company Names New President, Treasurer The Board of Directors of Community Mutual Insurance Company has voted...
 

The Hilb Group Acquires Connecticut's Andrews Benefits

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Connecticut-based Andrews Benefits LLC (AB). The transaction became effective on February 15, 2021....
 
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Midwest

 

Iowa Insurance Agent Told to Stop Doing Business in the State

An Iowa insurance agent has had his license suspended and has been ordered to cease and desist conducting insurance business in the...
 

Hub Acquires Assets of KC Insurance Group

Chicago-based Hub International Limited (Hub) has acquired the assets of KC Insurance Group LLP in Overland Park, Kansas. Terms of the...
 

Menards in Michigan to Pay $25K to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit

A Michigan-based home improvement store operator will pay $25,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit, federal officials say. In its...
 
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Southeast

 

Florida Agents Join Consumer Advocate in Fight Against Contractor Fraud

As Florida insurers focus on addressing mounting losses in the state's property insurance market with legislative reforms, rising rates...
 

Regulator Deems Florida-Based American Capital Assurance Corp. Insolvent

After negative moves by ratings agencies last month to address its financial issues, Florida's insurance regulator says American Capital...
 

26 Georgia Troopers Fired in Cheating Scandal Reach Settlement

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has settled with 26 of the troopers it fired after they were accused of cheating on an exam. All...
 

South Carolina Lawmaker Expects Medical Marijuana Bill to Pass

A bill that would allow medical marijuana use in South Carolina has again made it to the Senate floor, and the Republican lawmaker who...
 
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South Central

 

Regulator Deems Florida-Based American Capital Assurance Corp. Insolvent

After negative moves by ratings agencies last month to address its financial issues, Florida's insurance regulator says American Capital...
 

Texas OKs NCCI's Workers' Comp Loss Cost Filing Effective July 1

The National Council on Compensation Insurance's (NCCI's) advisory loss cost filing for Texas with an effective date of July 1, 2021, has...
 

Oklahoma, Farmers Insurance Reach $25M Settlement Over Earthquake Claims

Oklahoma has reached a $25 million settlement with Farmers Insurance over the company's handling of earthquake claims, state officials...
 
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West

 

Federal Court Won't Intervene in Applied Underwriters Case Against California Regulator

A California federal court has declined to get involved with a lawsuit that Applied Underwriters and the California Insurance Co. filed...
 

Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires PayneWest in Montana

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC has acquired Missoula, Mont.-based PayneWest Insurance. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. PayneWest will...
 

Palomar Holdings in California Closes $400M Cat Bond with Torrey Pines Re

La Jolla, Calif.-based Palomar Holdings Inc. announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. and...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

First Quarter Activity Signals Record Insurance Carrier M&A Deals Ahead in 2021: S&P

Insurance carrier mergers and acquisitions could reach historic levels in 2021 based on early indications from a robust first quarter,...
 

G20 Companies to Face Common Disclosure Requirements for Climate Risks

LONDON - G20 companies will face common disclosure requirements on climate change risks under plans by the Financial Stability Board,...
 

Diversity Courses Are Wasted Without Data to Track Workforce Composition: Opinion

The movement against unconscious bias training, once a key element of employers' diversity and inclusion strategies, is growing. A...
 

Broker Ardonagh Group Forms Unit for International M&A; Makes 1st U.S. Acquisition

London-based broker the Ardonagh Group announced the launch of Ardonagh Global Partners (AGP), a unit focused on international mergers...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Loss Control: Raising the Bar for Commercial Auto

Loss control is one of the most underutilized services by agents and brokers in the commercial auto industry.  Understanding...
 
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Streamline, Standardize, Sell More

Surviving as an independent agent is no longer the name of the game. Modern agencies want to grow their business more than...
 
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Getting the Most Out of Your Agency Data

To succeed and grow in a digital-first world, insurance agencies need to know and use the data in their technology. Agencies...
 
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The SEO Guidebook for Insurance Agents

Have you thought about how your insurance agency can be found online? Consumers have been turning to the internet to shop for...
 
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Reader Comments

 

Distracted Driving Behaviors Increased During Pandemic. Are Bosses to Blame?

Posted: Wed Mar 31 -- BS. It is called ignorant and reckless people who were someone able to get a driver's license. What you do behind the wheel of a car is your... Mr. Integrity
 

'Treating Us Like Robots': Alabama Amazon Workers Seek Union

Posted: Tue Mar 30 -- Tough one here. On one hand the union may be able to make some progress with having bathrooms moved closer to workers' stations but on the... SWFL Agent
 

New Federal Flood Insurance Rating Plan to Start Oct. 1

Posted: Mon Apr 5 -- We'll see if this goes into effect. Some homeowners will get large rate increases, they will squawk about it, and the government will relent... SWFL Agent
 

Gen Xers Pass Boomers in Wealth; Inequality on Basis of Race Persists

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